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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: epicure who wrote (6676)2/27/2001 10:06:32 AM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
but as for a real satisfying "relationship" between two people that loved each other and wanted to be together, marriage was less that in the past, than it is now- imo.


I agree. The relationship potential of marriage has improved over time. Conversely, though, that kind of relationship can be had outside of marriage. The marriage part is only the legal trappings that sit atop the relationship (or form the foundation of the relationship, depending on how you look at it). The marriage "contract" in our society is like a package tour. You can buy the package or you can go a la carte. The standard package isn't in the best interest of all couples with great relationships.

The salient divorce that has occurred in the last few decades IMO is the divorce between relationship and marriage.

Karen
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